The New Nintendo 3DS XL Hyrule Edition is a striking, gold-coloured console featuring an intricate Hylian Crest design on the front. It offers better controls, enhanced processing power, amiibo™ support, as well as access to a wealth of gaming experiences.

Godamnit it continues to tempt me even though I don't NEED it. I'm surprised how fast the price has lowered.

25th Apr 2016

Wool_Sheep

Godamnit it continues to tempt me even though I don't NEED it. I'm … Godamnit it continues to tempt me even though I don't NEED it. I'm surprised how fast the price has lowered.

Anyone interested in this kind of thing would likely have done the same as I did, and bought the first Zelda gold new 3DS XL. Good price.

25th Apr 2016

With a game I would have gone for it. For now I'll stick to my OLD Fire Emblem limited edition XL.

25th Apr 2016

these come with exploitable firmware.

25th Apr 2016

powerbrick

these come with exploitable firmware.

they do or they dont? your post isnt quite clear

Edited by: "jboy123" 25th Apr 2016

25th Apr 2016

jboy123

they do or they dont?

they do, 9.9

Edited by: "powerbrick" 25th Apr 2016

25th Apr 2016

Spidersmudge

Anyone interested in this kind of thing would likely have done the same … Anyone interested in this kind of thing would likely have done the same as I did, and bought the first Zelda gold new 3DS XL. Good price.

I have the Link Between Worlds 3DS XL in front of me, hence the I don't NEED it (Since in the grand scheme of things the New are this gens DSi) comment but it's still tempting as it's bloody gorgeous

25th Apr 2016

I've had my eye on an XL 3ds, new or old. as an upgrade from my cosmos black original 3ds.. Really tempted with this although I rarely touch my 3ds as of late so it's an expensive upgrade.

25th Apr 2016

I have one of these and they are beautiful. Heat.

25th Apr 2016

Don't forget you can still buy the New 3DS XL from Amazon.fr for £150 delivered. Just make sure to select Amazon as the seller.

Edited by: "tearfly" 25th Apr 2016

25th Apr 2016

Wool_Sheep

I have the Link Between Worlds 3DS XL in front of me, hence the I don't … I have the Link Between Worlds 3DS XL in front of me, hence the I don't NEED it (Since in the grand scheme of things the New are this gens DSi) comment but it's still tempting as it's bloody gorgeous

Mine when I bought from Amazon shipped with 10.3 which I was able to easily bring down to 9.2

25th Apr 2016

tearfly

Don't forget you can still buy the New 3DS XL from Amazon.fr for £150 … Don't forget you can still buy the New 3DS XL from Amazon.fr for £150 delivered. Just make sure to select Amazon as the seller.

Just bought Metallic Blue from ShopTo for £149.85 with DPD next day delivery

25th Apr 2016

drnkbeer

Mine when I bought from Amazon shipped with 10.3 which I was able to … Mine when I bought from Amazon shipped with 10.3 which I was able to easily bring down to 9.2

Was it used? As Internet says 9.9.

25th Apr 2016

What can you do with the exploited firmware once it has been exploited?

25th Apr 2016

geeadamg

What can you do with the exploited firmware once it has been exploited?

Run exploits.

25th Apr 2016

I bought this console for my son and it looks great. I personally decided to trade some old games and preordered from Game the Fire Emblem Fates new 3ds xl console, which I think looks awesome (release date 20 May). I was super pleased when my old games totalled £120 in store credit ! make sure to ask Game to match too CEX, otherwise prices are very low.

25th Apr 2016

powerbrick

Was it used? As Internet says 9.9.

Nope brand new, Pre-order item too.

25th Apr 2016

McNugget

Run exploits.

​exploitception

25th Apr 2016

McNugget

Run exploits.

With an exploited firmware you can exploit the system to allow you to downgrade the console to an earlier firmware. Earlier firmwares are more susceptible to installations of custom firmware and homebrew applications.

25th Apr 2016

drnkbeer

With an exploited firmware you can exploit the system to allow you to … With an exploited firmware you can exploit the system to allow you to downgrade the console to an earlier firmware. Earlier firmwares are more susceptible to installations of custom firmware and homebrew applications.

Also allows to to safely run dual firmware with the right cart (_;)

25th Apr 2016

Ordered heat added

Edited by: "andyy119" 25th Apr 2016

25th Apr 2016

powerbrick

Was it used? As Internet says 9.9.

The US version comes with 9.9 installed as it was released back in November. The European version however does come with 10.3.

25th Apr 2016

powerbrick

Also allows to to safely run dual firmware with the right cart (_;)

​What do you even need a cart for? Not needing to swap carts and i haven't even moved over to a9lh yet. Sooo tempted to get this n3ds over my o3ds xl although none of the games are good enough to justify the expensive upgrade.

25th Apr 2016

Wonderful console.

25th Apr 2016

ah man, I just bought the blue one 4 days ago for £149. this one was £28 dearer where I bought mine. And yes I did check HUKD for any recent deals.

25th Apr 2016

I really wanted this 3DS -

...then I found out it doesn't really exist

25th Apr 2016

there's a black one on the tesco website for 165...with the code it'll be 145...is the case worth an extra 10?

25th Apr 2016

gadg3t87

ah man, I just bought the blue one 4 days ago for £149. this one was £28 d … ah man, I just bought the blue one 4 days ago for £149. this one was £28 dearer where I bought mine. And yes I did check HUKD for any recent deals.

As you might've seen when you searched, this was £144 from Base a few weeks ago. I realise this won't make you feel any better. Just saying

I'm always tempted to bite on the N3DS, but I can't quite justify circa £150 to play some old SNES games I finished 20-odd years ago.

25th Apr 2016

Picked one of these up on Saturday after ordering on Tesco Direct and couldn't find any discount codes at the time, probably me not looking properly, but I still wish I would have waited a couple days. Heat from me, lovely looking system.

25th Apr 2016

DracUK

Just bought Metallic Blue from ShopTo for £149.85 with DPD next day … Just bought Metallic Blue from ShopTo for £149.85 with DPD next day delivery

Nice one! I'm really tempted to get one now. So many great games.

25th Apr 2016

I'm a tad out of the game so can anyone tell me the difference between the old and new xl's please? Am quite tempted to get my first at some point...

25th Apr 2016

Holding out for the super famicom new 3ds xl but heat anyway I love my 3ds and have even more love for zelda

25th Apr 2016

CaptainCustard

I'm a tad out of the game so can anyone tell me the difference between … I'm a tad out of the game so can anyone tell me the difference between the old and new xl's please? Am quite tempted to get my first at some point...

Faster processor (so menus are better, some games are improved), better 3D, built in near field reader, built in secondary joystick.

26th Apr 2016

Cheers! Snapped it up. After hearing Atlus have basically dropped their European publisher partner, I've been wanting a new model to tinker with to get around region lock.

26th Apr 2016

For those interested, the blue one on the website is a MUCH better deal as it is cheaper especially with the code. Also it is widely confirmed the blue and black consoles were released with the superior screens top and bottom and the special edition come with the inferior ones with worse colours and whites. Your choice but go for the blue or black ones.